The Top 10 Places to Dine Al Fresco in Aspen, Colorado

The Top 10 Places to Dine Al Fresco in Aspen, Colorado

Posted by admin in Aspen, Lifestyle Writing on 18. Jul, 2009 | No Comments

Using a little imagination, dining al fresco in Aspen’s thin Rocky Mountain air is like dining in sylvan realm of Fairyland, the fictitious setting of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream . Many bistros and cafes in this charming Victorian ski town pride themselves on well-appointed porches, patios, and decks in woodsy settings with postcard-perfect mountain panoramas and menus of artisan haute cuisine.

An Exclusive Interview with Mario Batali

An Exclusive Interview with Mario Batali

Posted by admin in Aspen, Interviews, Lifestyle Writing on 18. Jul, 2009 | No Comments

What makes dining in Aspen so special? According to chef Mario Batali, it’s because of a “kind of hippy, laid back approach to local and serious food.” Known for colorful television appearances, best-selling books, signature Orange Crocs, and a sophisticated coterie of Italian eateries in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, I caught up with Batali via e-mail before touching down in Aspen to attend the 27th Annual Food & Wine Classic.

The 10 Richest People in Aspen

Posted by admin in Aspen, Lifestyle Writing on 27. Jun, 2009 | No Comments

Folks with homes in Aspen who use Dom Perignon for mouthwash….